Rosalie Yeager

Friday, Feb. 03, 2017

Nov. 11, 1920 – Jan. 10, 2017

The front pew at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Ann Catholic Church will be a lonelier place after the passing of Rosalie Yeager on Jan. 10, 2017. She was 96.

Rosalie was a stalwart for decades at the church, where she belonged to the St. Ann’s Ladies Guild and the Catholic Woman’s League. She possessed a near-encyclopedic knowledge of the history of the parish and could tell stories about priests and long-time friends by the hour.

In fact, Rosalie had an amazing memory about the many people whose lives she touched. She loved telling stories about her late husband; Glenn; her family; and her friends. A woman of simple tastes who made friends easily, nothing pleased her more than when she had a chance to share a meal with a loved one.

Rosalie was born on Nov. 11, 1920, and was the oldest daughter of Nick and Mary Ruga. She married Glenn Yeager on March 22, 1941, and made a wonderful home on Imperial Street, where her neat yard, filled with flowers, delighted generations of neighbors and relatives.

She was preceded in death by Glenn, who passed away on Oct. 12, 1983; and her younger sisters, Esther Gustaveson and Violet Wharton.

Rosalie was the proud mother of Nicki (Jack) Fairbanks, Marsha (Mike Cullum) and Denise (Barry) Blackett. She leaves behind seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a legacy of friendship to dozens.

Rosalie was particularly proud of her work as a volunteer for special-needs children at a school in her neighborhood.

A funeral Mass was held on Jan. 19 at St. Ann Catholic Church.

The family requests that any donations given be made in Rosalie’s name to The Sharing Place, 1695 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, or to Kearns-St. Ann School, 450 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City.

The family thanks Maria Montoya, who was Rosalie’s in-home caregiver for many years. 

Online condolences may be offered at www.starksfuneral.com.